Unlocked question

[Robbyb]

If I buy(or win) an unlocked phone from a different carrier, will USCC activate it.

[lak611]

No. US Cellular is a CDMA carrier. CDMA phones are not unlocked in the same sense that GSM phones are. Unlocking allows you to use a SIM card from any carrier on a GSM network. Your Tour's SIM card has no effect on its use on US Cellular. It is for use on GSM carriers.

CDMA carriers have a database of all the ESNs. If the device does not have their branding, they will not let you use it on their network.

[Robbyb]

Thanks for the answer. Just wanting a touch screen BB and dont want to wait another 4-5 years.

[Blakemt96]

What if I bought the bold 9650. Would USC let me replace my tour without disrupting my plan with this phone purchased elsewhere if I unlocked it?

[BigE4284]

Originally Posted by Blakemt96

What if I bought the bold 9650. Would USC let me replace my tour without disrupting my plan with this phone purchased elsewhere if I unlocked it?

Read lak611's post again. CDMA phones (the 9650) are not "unlocked" in the traditional sense.

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[lak611]

If you have US Cellular as your carrier, you will only be able to use phones with US Cellular branding on their network.

[CarrierUnlock]

Originally Posted by Robbyb

If I buy(or win) an unlocked phone from a different carrier, will USCC activate it.

They use CDMA technology if I'm not mistaken and no they won't.